June 3, 2022
Saroeun is a 61-year-old rice farmer. He and his wife have one married daughter and two grandchildren. His wife stays home to take care of the house, and to help care for the grandchildren. In his free time, Saroeun enjoys talking with his friends, drinking coffee, watching TV, and listening to the radio.
Seven months ago, Saroeun started to have severe pain in his left hip. He cannot walk without support, and now must use crutches to get around. He went to a local clinic for a consultation about his pain, and was told he needed a total hip replacement. Saroeun is the sole support for his family, and they do not have the money to pay for the surgery.
Fortunately, one of Saroeun’s relatives recommended that he go to our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, and he is now scheduled for hip replacement surgery on June 3rd at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. Children’s Surgical Centre is seeking $1,118 to fund this procedure, which will allow Saroeun to walk again without difficulty.
Saroeun says: “I hope after surgery, I can walk without pain and can go back to work for my family again.”
Saroeun is a 61-year-old rice farmer. He and his wife have one married daughter and two grandchildren. His wife stays home to take care of t...
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July 28, 2022
Saroeun underwent a hip replacement so he can walk and stay active.
Saroeun traveled for over eight hours to our medical partner for diagnosis and treatment of his hip pain. After getting a hip replacement, he already was able to take steps without as much pain the following day. He committed to doing his daily exercises in order to build up his strength and flexibility as he heals. Within a few weeks, he can resume normal activity and hopes to return to working on his farm soon. It is important for him to be able to contribute to support his family.
Saroeun said: “I am relieved the doctors were able to fix my hip pain. The difference is amazing, my hip already feels much stronger, and I hope to work again soon. I am so grateful to have such good health care available. Thank you to the people who made this available to us Cambodians who need this help.”
Saroeun traveled for over eight hours to our medical partner for diagnosis and treatment of his hip pain. After getting a hip replacement, h...
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